About Me

I was born into the Catholic faith. At 14, I was "born again" and found Jesus personally but lost His Church. After thirty years as an evangelical protestant, I have come full circle to find that He has been there all the time, in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I wish others to find the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith as I have found.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Whisper in the Ear of God

Shortly after my reversion to the Church 3 years ago, I went to a retreat hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal out of Brooklyn. As we adored the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, there was confessions going on in the back of the chapel. A young friar from Ireland spoke about the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). He said it was sometimes hard to go to confession, like having to walk up a steep ramp and most people don't easily waltz into the confessional. Yet, he said, it is an opportunity to "speak into the ear of God." That phrase has been brewing in me for over three years now and finally made its way into this demo version of a new song.The words of this song, you will recognize are based on the Act of Contrition that we pray as we receive absolution from the priest. "Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven..." Jn 20:23.I hope the new converts and reverts can develop a love and desire for this sacrament as this song expresses. God bless.

I agree with Nancy. I can fall so quickly, even sometimes so soon after Mass. That's when I get bummed but I can't stay 'bummed' for I realize now how thankful I am for this sacrament. Love the song, TJ. Soothing to the soul.